Music City Minute

Illness and broken bones were plaguing country artists over the weekend. First up is Kacey Musgraves, who had a show planned for the Ryman Auditorium on June 22. However, that concert has been rescheduled to September 18 because she broke a rib. The "Rainbow" singer posted pictures of her x-rays, explaining that she was in Mexico and slipped and fell on wet tile. The fall was hard enough to fractu...

Here is a collaboration I didn’t see coming, but fully support – Mötley Crüe and Dolly Parton got together to record a new version of "Home Sweet Home." The remastered, easily recognizable tune will appear on Crüe's latest compilation album "From The Beginning," which is set to drop September 19. This isn’t the first time the rocking hair-band has recruited a count...

This morning, when I woke up, I didn’t think I was going to be talking about country stars and tasers, but here we are. Corey Kent is one of the opening acts on Jon Pardi's Honky-Tonk Hollywood Tour. And, he recently revealed his crew's preshow rituals. The "Wild As Her" singer explained that before going on stage, he and his band get together for preshow shots, handshakes and then...

DJ Daniel is a 13-year-old boy who is currently battling brain and spinal cancer. Even though his fight is hard enough, he wants to be able to support other kids with cancer as well. So, he took a social media with a simple question, "Does anybody know Jason Aldean?" DJ was trying to get the singer's attention to help put together a benefit show to raise money for children just like him. Thankfull...

Up-and-coming artist Conner Smith was involved in a fatal accident the first weekend in June. The "Creek Will Rise" singer was driving his truck through an intersection on the north end of Nashville when he apparently struck a 77-year-old woman, and, unfortunately, that woman passed away from her injuries. The crash investigation is still ongoing with the singer fully cooperating with authorities....

We have heard artists talk about strange requests they get from fans, such as autographing their baby's head. HARDY recently got one of those odd solicitations at a recent meet and greet. A young boy and his mom asked the country rocker if he could pull the boy's loose tooth out. The "REDNECKER" singer obliged and, in a video, posted to social media we see the exact moment he reaches into the youn...

It is no secret that Post Malone likes to party. And with all the friends he has a Nashville, he’s calling the city his second home. So, it only makes sense for him to have his own honky-tonk, right? News has broken that Post Malone will be opening a 26,000 square-foot venue this summer in the lower Broadway District in Nashville. Patrons will be able to enjoy six bars, three stages, a full-...

Chris Stapleton and his band were all geared up for the first date of the American Roadshow Tour 2025 in Greenville, South Carolina. However, en route to the show, critical pieces of the production equipment were damaged beyond repair. According to a statement, the Greenville show is now rescheduled for Wednesday, July 9. Stapleton’s All-American Roadshow Tour is now slat...

Kane Brown is taking his acting career to the next level. So far, Brown has only appeared on the small screen in commercials and the show "Fire Country." Now, the "Thank God" singer has a bigger production on the horizon – his very first feature film. He will be starring alongside Taylor Lautner (of "Twilight" fame) in the "Token Groomsman." The director of the movie said Kane has something...

Congratulations to Krista Slaubaugh and Walker Montgomery on their recent engagement. Krista, who is one-half of the sister duo, Tigerlily Gold, and Walker, who is the son of John Michael Montgomery, shared the exciting news via "People" magazine. The happy couple initially met in 2023 after Kansas City, Missouri, concert. Montgomery admits he had been planning the engagement for months. He wanted...

Kenny Chesney's music has a vibe that attracts plenty of fans to propel the "Get Along" singer to the top of the charts. Billboard, which tracks chart positions for all genres of music, has named Chesney the top country act for the first 25 years of the 21st century. The rankings are based on performance on weekly top country albums and hot country song charts from 2000 through the...

Congratulations to Koe Wetzel and his girlfriend, Bailey Fisher, who welcomed a baby girl named Woods Madison! The ecstatic mama and papa initially announced the pregnancy back in January. Funny enough, the day that Fisher gave birth was also the day she had a maternity photoshoot planned. Thankfully, that plan wasn't a total wash, as Fisher shared personal photos from the delivery room. With the...

The American Music Awards were held in Las Vegas over the weekend and country stars were aplenty. Those who sashayed down the red carpet included Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, Megan Moroney, Zac Brown as well as Dan + Shay. One of the things that makes the American Music Awards special is that it is the largest fan-voted award show. So, winners are not chosen by a committee, rather, they are chosen by...

The longest running radio show in US history, The Grand Ole Opry, is going international as part of their 100-year celebration. The program will air its very first Trans-Atlantic show live from London’s Royal Albert Hall, September 26. The official press release promises nothing short of an unforgettable night with performances from Opry members Luke Combs, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pierce, Dari...

Before meeting his wife, Parker McCollum didn’t think he would have kids. In his mind, he thought he would be too consumed with his career. All those feelings changed though after he married Hallie Ray and their son, Major Yancey, was born. He absolutely loves being a dad to his 10-month-old, but his wife made a comment recently that shook him into his core. “Isn’t it weird to th...

Renaissance woman Dolly Parton was on-hand for the opening of a brand new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville called Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker. The exhibit illustrates the living legend's more than 60-year career through special artifacts like clothes, awards, handwritten lyrics, instruments, photos and more. Having her success laid out in a linear way, the "Jolene"&nbsp...

What better way to celebrate the release of a brand new album than to debut seven songs off that record for 40,000 screaming fans at your own music festival! That's exactly what Morgan Wallen did over the weekend. Wallen's latest project, "I’m The Problem," dropped on May 16, smashing streaming records on all the top platforms. The inaugural Sand In My Boots festival kicked off the...

I have personally heard several stories about Chris Young's kindness toward musicians around the Nashville area. Everything from generous tips on gig nights to his latest act of goodwill for a fellow singer/songwriter named Sam Hayes. The Music City-based artist posted a viral video about his guitar getting crushed by an airline. Typically, Hayes carries-on his instrument, but on this particular f...

Zach Bryan has been very vocal about his love of American literature. Authors like Steinbeck, Faulkner and Jack Kerouac are among his favorites. Now, according to Kerouac's estate, the "Pink Skies" singer is making it his personal mission to share the life and art of his favorite literary. Earlier this month, Zach Bryan purchased a former church in Kerouac's hometown of Lowell, Massachusetts. He w...

Dierks Bentley and Jason Aldean haven't toured together in twenty years. Now that they’re both huge country stars, wouldn't it be fun if they hit the road for another go around? Bentley and Aldean were asked their opinion on the idea and it sounds like if details could get hammered out, the tour would be a go! As for who would open and who would headline the show, the "Somewhere On A Beach"...

Ashley McBryde has been studying music since she was knee-high to a grasshopper. She first learned mandolin and guitar, eventually picking up trumpet, French horn and percussion. Her many talents would lead to a full-ride scholarship to Arkansas State University. However, recognizing her incredible musical abilities, one of her professors encouraged her to drop out and pursue music full-time. That...

Gretchen Wilson is on a comeback tour of sorts. Her character, Pearl, recently won "The Masked Singer." She’s also been recruited as road manager for the new Blake Shelton and Keith Urban reality show called "The Road." Reflecting on these amazing opportunities, the 51-year-old singer recently opened up about why she had been out of the spotlight the last few years. Unfortunately, it boils d...

Back in 2021, Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani performed at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Unfortunately, Gwen Stefani had a slight mishap with her high heels. As Stefani was exiting the stage, her heel got stuck in the grated stairs. Hilariously, the same thing happened to Jelly Roll's wife, Bunnie XO, during a packed concert. Bunnie XO was invited on stage by her husband, and after leaning in for a kiss,...

The 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards was a rollercoaster of emotions. The show kicked off on a high note with host Reba McEntire, Clint Black, Dan + Shay, Wynonna Judd, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland and more performing a medley of hits that earned ACM Song of the Year wins over the last six decades. Honkey-tonk country icon, Alan Jackson, fought back tears as he accepted the first ever ACM Lif...

I have been to a lot of concerts, and I have seen folks doing some pretty crazy things. However, those experiences don’t compare to a person getting tattooed in real time at a concert. "How would you pull that off?" You might be wondering. Well, Brantley Gilbert's "Tattoos" tour is in full swing, and fans can register to win a free tattoo from Gilbert's personal artist, Carl Grace. The winni...